After the meeting came to an end, Edwin shook hands with several important people before finally taking his leave. As he stepped through the doorway, Gunadi and his wife bowed their heads, stepping aside so he could pass first.
"What are your plans from here? Will you return to the village, or do you have other matters to attend to?" Edwin stopped directly in front of them. Gunadi stood frozen, unable to speak. His hands even trembled. He had dared to pressure Edwin, and forced the man to marry his heavily pregnant daughter. Now that the moment had come, his courage had all but vanished. He did not dare to act out, for he feared the consequences. It would be effortless for Edwin to bring down everything he had built, simply by ending their business partnership, just as Teguh had done
